five years and four shepherds

Last weekend, Justin and I celebrated our fifth anniversary. We took the opportunity to shop and try and boost our sad economy. We went to the Gap Clearance Center in Hebron, Ky. and onto the new IKEA in Cincinnati. My dad and Martha were kind enough to look after the boys! We got a little Christmas shopping done and got some other things for ourselves......including these slippers for Lewis for $1.

Lewis has been consistently taking off his socks lately, and since it is getting cold, we are delighted that he is willing to wear these slippers. He tends to connect wearing regular shoes with going outside, so this has been a nice alternative to keep his feet warm (and they are easier on the furniture). You can't beat the price.

When we went to pick up the boys, we were able to get a picture of all four of us. This is the first family picture since Owen was born! Note the matching vests given by my sister, Ellen.